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TACOMA vs. CHICAGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Chicago, Illinois

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 9.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $273,021 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Chicago
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs Chicago, IL

Compared to Tacoma, Chicago is:

Homeowner

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9.0% lower

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4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

36.9% higher

Commute

16.1% higher

Health

0.3% lower

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Personal

7.6% lower

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